Clinical Research Coordinator-RN

Are you looking for a career and not just a job in the Medical field? Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking aFull Time Clinical Research Coordinator RN for our Fairfax Office.

Duties to include:

-Screens potential patients for protocol eligibility. Presents trial concepts and details to the patients, participates in the informed consent process, and enrolls patients on protocol.

-May collaborate with Research Site Leader in the study selection process.

-Additional responsibilities may include working directly with other (non-USOR) research bases and/or sponsors.

-Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.

-Responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to practice administration and physicians. May be responsible for the development of practice research budgets.

-May oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with physician regarding study requirements, need for dose modification, and adverse event reporting.

-May supervise or manage other research staff (clinical research coordinators and/or data coordinators).

-Provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards as issued through OSHA and the CDC. Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited program for nursing education (BSN preferred). Minimum five years of nursing experience, preferably in oncology. Experience in clinical research strongly preferred. Current licensure as a registered nurse in state of practice. Current BLCS or ACLS certification required. OCN, SoCRA or ACRP certification preferred.

-Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize, and follow through with results.

-Ability to solve complex problems and implement solutions.

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The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.